In case you haven't noticed, it's marriage referendum day. Without wishing to get ahead of ourselves, Happy equality day everyone. However, the divisive nature of the campaign to this point has continued into the polling station with something that we all probably should have anticipated.
There's bibles everywhere and people aren't happy.
I complained to the police about the bible beside the ballot box at my local polling station. Apparently this is happening lots #YesEquality
— Celine Kiernan (@Celine_Kiernan) May 22, 2015
There was a bible on the table at the voting station. Sky wizard is watching you
— Bleh de bleh 🏳️⚧️ (@zozimus) May 22, 2015
Heard there was a bible on a table at the Ballyogan polling station. Absolute disgrace #MarRef
— Jarrod Bromley (@jarrodbromley) May 22, 2015
Duty done! Can someone remind me why there is a new testament on every table in voting stations?
— Seosamh (@Joe0reilly) May 22, 2015
Hmm, the new testament was left beside the ballot box in my polling station. Obviously to remind us of Jesus's love& tolerance for all
— Celine Kiernan (@Celine_Kiernan) May 22, 2015
However, there's nothing insidious going on. As explained by Gavan Reilly, the bible/new testament is always at a polling stations regardless of the vote that is taking place.
@victorybyname There's a reason. If you don't have photo ID you can take an oath (religious or secular) to swear your identity @daraobriain
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) May 22, 2015
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